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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

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  • Infectious mononucleosis (IM), caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), presents with fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy.
  • Atypical IM presentations pose diagnostic challenges, often mimicking bacterial tonsillitis.
  • Accurate laboratory diagnostics are crucial for timely and appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, clinical presentation, and laboratory findings of IM.
  • To highlight the importance of distinguishing IM from bacterial infections.
  • To promote research for a standardized diagnostic algorithm for IM.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review on EBV and IM.
  • Analysis of clinical and laboratory diagnostic criteria for IM.
  • Discussion of challenges in differentiating IM from bacterial pharyngitis.

Main Results:

  • EBV is the sole cause of IM.
  • Classic IM symptoms include fever, pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy.
  • Laboratory tests are key to differentiate viral IM from bacterial infections, guiding treatment and preventing unnecessary antibiotic use.

Conclusions:

  • Timely and accurate laboratory results are essential for diagnosing IM, especially in atypical cases.
  • Effective communication between clinicians and laboratories improves diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
  • Further research is needed to establish a standard diagnostic algorithm for IM.